Author Topic: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?  (Read 373 times)

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I have a confession: I have always been a Davion fanboy. Therefore, the Stuka has always been a favorite. I had this model for almost 30 years, but finally got paint on it. I based it on concept art by Chris Foss for the Jodorowsky Dune movie that was never made.

The model is well-sculpted with deep details for taking a wash, but unfortunately lacks the weapons that should be there. I love most of the old sculpts, but when the Stuka's time comes -- if it ever does -- a redesign will serve it well. Maybe along the lines of the Plog art from AeroTech 2.

It feels good to be working through my piles of shame -- it is a pretty tall pile -- and to experiment with fun colors. Now I just need to figure out where to store the mini.

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Re: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?
« Reply #1 on: 20 March 2024, 00:38:25 »
Striking colours! :cheesy:
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Giovanni Blasini

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Re: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?
« Reply #2 on: 20 March 2024, 01:11:16 »
Yeah, that's really a cool Foss tribute.
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Re: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?
« Reply #3 on: 20 March 2024, 05:00:42 »
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Re: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?
« Reply #4 on: 20 March 2024, 05:21:36 »
Nice! :smilie_happy_thumbup:

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Re: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?
« Reply #5 on: 20 March 2024, 10:28:23 »
Very nice transitions!

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Re: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?
« Reply #6 on: 20 March 2024, 16:37:28 »
You did that old bird justice!
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Re: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?
« Reply #7 on: 23 March 2024, 10:01:20 »
Beautiful work! :)

Now I'm trying to remember the title of the art book that used to be in my local library that was ALL Chris Foss art!

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Re: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?
« Reply #8 on: 23 March 2024, 12:24:19 »
Love it!

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Re: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?
« Reply #9 on: 23 March 2024, 12:29:11 »
Beautiful work! :)

Now I'm trying to remember the title of the art book that used to be in my local library that was ALL Chris Foss art!

There were several books that were heavy on Foss's (and other airbrush artist) works. Several were published in the Terran Trade Authority series, of which my favorite was Spacecraft 2000-2100.
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Re: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?
« Reply #10 on: 23 March 2024, 12:32:21 »
Hmmm... that's definitely his art, but that wasn't the book... thanks, though! :)

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Re: Chris Foss-inspired Stuka -- do you even strike attack, bro?
« Reply #11 on: 23 March 2024, 22:31:18 »
Love seeing fighters. Great Job.
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